Introductory Paragraph

Today we worked on the introductory paragraphs to our research paper. For those of you who'd like to reference the powerpoint we went over in class, it's up on Schoology under the Research Paper folder.

Don't forget: the thesis is the LAST SENTENCE of the introductory paragraph.

Here are some other important things to remember:

--The hook is the first sentence of your research paper. It can be a surprising fact, humor, or a quote. It's meant to "hook" your reader into your research paper and make them interested in what you're writing about.

--The transition is the sentence that comes after the hook. This sentence is meant to link your hook into the main topic of your research paper--social media.

--Then, summarize the three main points you'll be discussing in your research paper.

--Lastly, finish with your thesis.

For tomorrow, you'll need to have your graphic organizer completed as well as either a written-out or printed copy of your introductory paragraph.

Tomorrow, we'll work on the concluding paragraph.

DEETS
In-class:
--Intro Paragraph PPT
--Intro Paragraph Organizer

HW:
--Intro Paragraph Organizer and written-out or printed copy of intro paragraph
--Morphology Quiz tomorrow!
--Read to pg. 65 in Night due Monday
--Rough draft due Monday!